Frequent Flyer

Miles & Points: The Week's Best Frequent Flyer Deals


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Tim Winship

    Following is our regular summary of the best frequent traveler promotions reviewed during the past week.

    If it was a good deal—or a notably bad deal—from an airline, hotel, or car-rental loyalty program, you can read all about it here, and plan your travel accordingly.



    Earn Up to 50,000 United Miles for Mortgages



    Members of United's MileagePlus program can earn up to 50,000 bonus miles for refinancing or getting a new mortgage from Chase.

    Worth a look, but do the math before you leap.



    5,000 Southwest Bonus Points for AirTran Flights



    Members of Southwest's Rapid Rewards program can earn 5,000 bonus points for qualifying round-trip AirTran flights between June 1 and August 31.



    Save 50% on Second-Night Stays at Starwood Resorts



    Through September 4, travelers can save 50 percent on every second night at 49 Starwood resorts, mostly Sheratons and Westins, in the U.S., Mexico, the Bahamas, and Fiji.



    Get United Texts, Get 500 United Bonus Miles



    Through October 21, MileagePlus members can earn 500 bonus miles by signing up to receive text messages from United.



    Starwood Elites Get Through Airport Security Faster



    Elite Starwood Preferred Guest members who sign up for a new CLEAR membership before July 31 will receive six months of CLEAR privileges for free.



    Win One Million Hilton Points and a Trip to Oahu



    Enter Disney's "Battleship Ultimate Hawaiian" sweepstakes by June 21 for a chance to win the grand prize: one million Hilton HHonors points plus a seven-day trip for two to Oahu.

    Somebody has to win, right? Might as well be you.